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Old Aug 11, 2020
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02 ep3 with 05 rsx(base) 5 lug conversion

Hey guys I know I’m really late on this but I really need answers on doing this conversion. So recently I bought all 4 spindles fronts and rear I got the rear ones on but as for the

Someone that has experience in this conversion help me out so I don’t waste no more time and money! 😃
front my new lower ball joints doesn’t clear ep3 controls arm as the ball joint studs don’t clear all the way through also knowing I’am using 2001 Honda prelude(base) ball joints as I was told from research they are compatible with 05 base rsx? So my question is will it clear on 05 rsx front lower controls because I had to buy 05 rsx control arms. Can someone help a brother out! I beeen stressing with this conversion for a little more than 2 weeks. I didn’t know these 05 rsx ball joints were a B$&@?! To find lol.
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Re: 02 ep3 with 05 rsx(base) 5 lug conversion

https://www.civicforums.com/forums/4...-mindbomb.html

I believe section A1/A2 relates to you. I have no idea if a Prelude ball joint would work, I've never heard anyone mention it before.
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Re: 02 ep3 with 05 rsx(base) 5 lug conversion

Yeah I read it off another site which I forgot but they did look similar in size and got it to press in. And also I seen that link before. Everyone keeps saying it’s plug n play but it wasn’t for me lol now I’m waiting on 05 rsx control arm to see if it really is plug and play. I mean the spindles fit perfectly but problem was the ball joint didn’t clear enough as the ep3 top of the lower control arm ball joint opener isn’t large enough to fit my new ball joints so that was the problem. Thanks for the response tho!
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Re: 02 ep3 with 05 rsx(base) 5 lug conversion

Hmm, I don't know. Maybe the base RSX had some Type S front suspension?
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